Those daring enough to place themselves in this messy area will emerge seeing red — all over themselves and their fellow audience members. Why? Because it’s hard to kill demons delicately, especially when one of your hands has been replaced with a chainsaw.

Welcome to “Evil Dead: The Musical.”

The gory, goofy production, being staged by Pueblo’s Damon Runyon Repertory, is a mash-up of elements from the “Evil Dead” movie trilogy. The musical originated in Canada in 2003 with the blessing of Sam Raimi, creator of the films.

A group of college students is spending spring break in an abandoned cabin in the woods. All is well until some dastardly Candarian demons and their Book of the Dead start causing problems, as they are wont to do.

“Mother always said that whenever you hear a strange, frightening and potentially life-threatening ghostly chant coming from the dark woods, there’s only one thing you should do: not wake the others and go investigate it alone,” said director Bill Setser.

The chants turn out to be emanating from the demons, who naturally pluck the students one by one. Who’s left to save the day? Ash Williams, S-Mart employee (played by Matt Anderson).

Get ready for tunes such as “Do the Necronomicon,” “Housewares Employee” and “All the Men in My Life Keep Getting Killed by Candarian Demons.”

The musical will open at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Runyon Theater, 611 N. Main St. Other performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18 and 19 and 2 p.m. Sunday and Oct. 20.

Evening shows are $11 and $15, or $24 for the Splatter Zone, which includes a waterproof poncho. Matinees are $13 ($17 for a splatter-filled experience).

Requisite warning: Per a Runyon spokesperson, there’s no guarantee that blood won’t end up on clothing, even with a poncho for protection. Audience members, including those sitting just outside the Splatter Zone, should wear clothes that are easily washable or that they don’t mind getting bloody.

For reservations, call 564-0579 or visit runyontheater.org. The show is rated a strong PG-13 for language, adult situations and gore.